Archive · 30 May 2025
Kanpur Zoo Bird Flu Tests Negative, Bringing Relief
Imagine there was a worry about birds getting a sickness called bird flu in Kanpur.
To make sure the birds were okay, scientists took samples from different birds, like those in the zoo and other places nearby.
They sent these samples to a special lab to check for the sickness.
The good news is, all the tests came back negative, which means the birds are healthy.
This made the people at the zoo and everyone else in the community feel much better.
The scientists and zoo staff are still being careful and watching the birds closely to keep them safe.
Bird flu samples from Kanpur tested negative.
Tests were conducted by NIHSAD, Bhopal.
20 samples were collected from the surveillance area on May 21.
Samples included those from Kanpur Zoo.
Zoo officials and community members are reassured by the outcome.
- Who
- NIHSAD scientists, Kanpur Zoo officials, and veterinary staff
- What
- Bird flu tests on samples from Kanpur Zoo and surveillance areas tested negative.
- When
- May 21, samples were collected; results announced Thursday
- Where
- Kanpur, India
- Why
- To monitor for bird flu following alerts in nearby regions.
- Test Result
- Negative for bird flu
- Samples Collected
- 20 from Kanpur's surveillance area
- Sample Date
- May 21
- Lab
- NIHSAD, Bhopal
- Surveillance Radius
- 10km
- Zoo Protocols
- Regular disinfection and restricted access